politics
February 6, 2026
IN BRIEF: What we know about new prisoner exchange between Russia, Ukraine
Russia has returned 157 of its servicemen from Ukrainian captivity, and 157 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been transferred in return
TL;DR
- Russia exchanged 157 servicemen with Ukraine.
- Three civilians from Russia's Kursk Region were also returned.
- The exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
- Russian servicemen are receiving aid in Belarus before returning to Russia.
- The return of civilians was facilitated by human rights ombudsmen from both countries.